ANOTHER "official" 2008 NEW STi PICTURES THREAD
16 October 2007, 12:11 AM
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Odd that
2006 They fitted the Silver, Lexi, Chav, Gay rear lights ... nearly everyone in the UK said they
2007 They fitted the Silver, Lexi, Chav, Gay rear lights ... nearly everyone in the UK said they were
2008 They fitted the Silver, Lexi, Chav, Gay rear lights ... everyone in the UK said they were
2009 perhaps there just going for 4 in a Row
IMHO
Bar fron the rear light
I like it I have been promised some other Picture very soonTony
16 October 2007, 12:21 AM
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A quick upshot of Differences between JDM & UK/EU (R/Hand drive) below
JDM 2.0ltr better engine, higher Rev's (cheaper Tax) UK 2.5ltr
JDM 13:1 quick Rack UK 15:1 Rack
JDM gets Equal lenth exhaust manifold UK Cast
JDM Bridgestone UK Dunlop
JDM Seats(cloth &Tricot) UK(leather alcantara)
Recardo's optional extras on both UK & JDM
JDM steer wheel audio controls optional UK Standard
USA gets folding mirrors
everywhere else non-folding. USA, Japan and UK Heated mirrors is an optional extraJDMs Headlamp washers and levellers are optional UK STD
IIRC
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16 October 2007, 07:20 AM
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The more i look the more the UK model appeals.
I understand the 2.0ltr Twin Scroll maybe the stronger engine but it seems in every other area the UK car will be higher spec.
Just over a week to go until the launch and then we will get price levels and hopefully final spec details from both the UK dealers and the JDM importers.
Going off what i have seen i think the JDM guys are going to have to sharpen there pencils to get the business
I understand the 2.0ltr Twin Scroll maybe the stronger engine but it seems in every other area the UK car will be higher spec.
Just over a week to go until the launch and then we will get price levels and hopefully final spec details from both the UK dealers and the JDM importers.
Going off what i have seen i think the JDM guys are going to have to sharpen there pencils to get the business
16 October 2007, 11:08 PM
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The more i look the more the UK model appeals.
I understand the 2.0ltr Twin Scroll maybe the stronger engine but it seems in every other area the UK car will be higher spec.
Just over a week to go until the launch and then we will get price levels and hopefully final spec details from both the UK dealers and the JDM importers.
I understand the 2.0ltr Twin Scroll maybe the stronger engine but it seems in every other area the UK car will be higher spec.
Just over a week to go until the launch and then we will get price levels and hopefully final spec details from both the UK dealers and the JDM importers.
JDM winning points
JDM 2.0ltr better engine, higher Rev's (cheaper Tax) UK 2.5ltr
JDM 13:1 quick Rack UK 15:1 Rack
JDM gets Equal lenth exhaust manifold UK Cast
UK winning points
JDM Seats(cloth &Tricot) UK (leather alcantara) Recardo seats are optional extras for both JDM & UK
JDM steer wheel audio controls optional UK Standard
JDMs Headlamp washers and levellers are optional UK Standard
Possible advantage if Front bumper is replaced
otherwise 3 all, but I prefer the JDM 3
as the "UK! winning points are also JDM optional extras but the JDM winning points are not optional extas for UK'sIMHO
Tony
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16 October 2007, 11:19 PM
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I think that pretty much sums up my opinion of it too 
Although i'm hoping it'll give the SWRT a prod forward in their chase of Citroen and Ford......
Although i'm hoping it'll give the SWRT a prod forward in their chase of Citroen and Ford......
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17 October 2007, 08:36 PM
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Odd that
2006 They fitted the Silver, Lexi, Chav, Gay rear lights ... nearly everyone in the UK said they
2007 They fitted the Silver, Lexi, Chav, Gay rear lights ... nearly everyone in the UK said they were
2008 They fitted the Silver, Lexi, Chav, Gay rear lights ... everyone in the UK said they were
2009 perhaps there just going for 4 in a Row
IMHO
Bar fron the rear light I like it I have been promised some other Picture very soon
Tony
2006 They fitted the Silver, Lexi, Chav, Gay rear lights ... nearly everyone in the UK said they
2007 They fitted the Silver, Lexi, Chav, Gay rear lights ... nearly everyone in the UK said they were
2008 They fitted the Silver, Lexi, Chav, Gay rear lights ... everyone in the UK said they were
2009 perhaps there just going for 4 in a Row
IMHO
Bar fron the rear light
I like it I have been promised some other Picture very soonTony
Its ironic that there would be plenty of buyers for nice red aftermarket rear clusters to replace the Lexarse style standard ones. How times change! Front grill does need changing too.
20 October 2007, 01:48 PM
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Perfect oppertunity to stop peeps moaning about the "UK" car being a waterdown JDM version. Should have been 2.0ltr 8Krpm 
Maybe designed for "Japaneese Taste" 
Maybe designed for "American Tastes"
IMHO
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20 October 2007, 08:58 PM
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It's down to the new Euro emissions regs. The 2.5 meets the regulation requirements, the 2.0 would need expensive changes. I'm really optimistic about the future of the MY08 model. The STI is already looking to be an impressive car. I'll be waiting for an exclusive limited ed model to appear before I make my order.
25 October 2007, 12:16 AM
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There are two special Editions being shown at Toyko the Impreza "BEAMS" and Legacy Outback "Urban" These are IIRC for the JDM market though and only hav cosmetic modifications.
"BEAMS" is a popular japanese boutique/shop and has special colors and equipment selection and the Legacy Outback Urban selection special lightening red color and silver accessaries
All shall be revealled on Friday 26th Oct
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25 October 2007, 10:55 AM
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It looks like a Fiat Stilo from behind and as for that tacky red ring round the wheels!!!!!
Sorry but it is horrible! may look better in the flesh but I doubt it.
Sorry but it is horrible! may look better in the flesh but I doubt it.